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As modern workplaces prioritise health, productivity, and sustainability, ensuring clean indoor air has never been more crucial. While many businesses focus on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), they often overlook a key factor: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Systems (AAQMS).   Monitoring real-time ambient air quality—the condition of the air outside your building—plays a vital role in determining the air quality inside. In this blog, we explore why integrating a real-time ambient air quality monitor is essential for effective IAQ management in office environments.   What is Ambient Air Quality Monitoring? An ambient air quality monitoring system measures pollutants in the surrounding outdoor environment, including:   PM2.5 and PM10 (Particulate Matter)   NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)   CO (Carbon Monoxide)   SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)   Ozone, and more   This data is typically summarized in the...

 As organizations sharpen their focus on sustainability, every corner of the workplace is being re-evaluated through the lens of resource efficiency, cost control, and environmental responsibility. Deloitte’s 2024 CxO Sustainability Report  reveals certain insights on what organizations are prioritising when it comes to sustainability at workplaces. According to the report, innovation (including AI and digital), economic outlook, and climate change are the top three priorities for organizations. When it comes to sustainability investments, 85% of organizations have reported an increase — either slightly or significantly. When it comes to sustainability investments, 85% of organizations have reported an increase — either slightly or significantly. This growing investment in sustainability is not just limited to large-scale initiatives like renewable energy or carbon offsets. Increasingly, organizations are recognizing the value of optimizing everyday operational areas — like fa...

Your Brain Is Only as Sharp as the Air You Breathe The average person spends nearly 90% of their time inside—in offices, homes, schools, and public buildings. This makes indoor air quality (IAQ) not just a matter of comfort, but a major factor in our health, productivity, and brain performance.  Groundbreaking research by Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, known as the COGfx Study, has drawn a clear, data-backed link between IAQ and cognitive function. The findings are both revealing and critical: Improved indoor air quality can substantially enhance cognitive function. What is the COGfx Study? Conducted in multiple phases starting in 2015, the study involved collaborations between Harvard, Syracuse University, and SUNY Upstate Medical University. It used real-world office settings and controlled lab simulations to measure the cognitive performance of participants exposed to different indoor air conditions.  The results? Simply improving indoor air—throug...

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring The air we breathe is essential for life, yet it’s often taken for granted. Ambient air quality (AAQ) refers to the condition of the air surrounding us outdoors. It’s a critical factor influencing our health, the environment, and even our economy. What is Ambient Air Quality? Ambient Air Quality is a measure of the presence and concentration of various pollutants in the outdoor atmosphere. These pollutants can originate from natural sources like volcanic eruptions and wildfires, but a significant portion stems from human activities such as:   Industrial emissions:  Factories and power plants release pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Vehicle exhaust:  Transportation, particularly from diesel engines, contributes to particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide. Construction and demolition:  These activities can generate dust and other particulate matter.  Agricultural practices: ...